Triabunna, Tassie: Sun, a warm 20, wind, always wind:-)

Bay of Fires and Wine Glass Bay Tramps:

Warning: if it's winter where you live, look away!

Well, I did warn you...and yet perhaps you chose to read on. You do so at your peril because today was absolutely stunning and perhaps Tassie at its best! It started early with some local pals who joined us for breakfast...they'll pretty much eat anything down here.

Followed by a short, early morning drive to the Bay of Fires where locals had told us we would be very pleased that we had taken the drive. They were of course correct...that local knowledge thing. Besides, Julie had explained to us that this was a must see.

The beach runs quite a ways north and is home to aboriginal burial grounds and much of it remains in their possession. Seems fair as it's stunning!

It's called The Bay of Fire because of the special red/orange growth on the rocks...

Not just because of these three beautiful dogs!

A few more photos...

After we'd had our fill of walking here, it was back in our rolling home and into town for supplies and on southward. More beautiful white sand beaches...told you not to look;-)

We arrived at our interim destination at noon and headed off for the stiff tramp up, over and down into Wine Glass Bay (also at Julie's insistence). In 2009, Lonely Planet selected this beach as the global destination beach of the year. Truly spectacular and something of a challenge to get to...

But well worth the effort,

Sorry, couldn't help myself...old habits you know.

In the distance...there it is.

The most interesting rock formations and massive, massive granitic boulders.

It was like the giants in Jack and the Bean Stock decided to toss boulders!

Any way, back to the destination...last chance to look away!

Looking out to the Tasman Sea...nothing until the south tip of Pategonia in South America. We just sat there and contemplated that idea for a time...on the travel list for sure! 

There were people walking the trail in and out, but when you arrive at this beach, you'd hardly know it. We pretty much had it to ourselves. Tassie is so under touristed and this makes it so very appealing to us and others who make the extra effort to come here.

Peter and Dave, at the end of the long climb out you can just guess what the Princess did. Yup, she lounged...just like in Spain! But no drink in her hand?

Then it was further south along the coast...to our campsite.

Fish and chips from a truck tonight! Saves on dishes and it was a change from all the healthy food we have been eating.

Managed to choke it down with a good bottle of Aussie Chardonnay! Well worth the trouble. Chocolate chip cookies for desert, but not as good as yours Mom!

Tomorrow an early boat to this island, where we will send the day cycling in Maria National Park and looking for the local wildlife and fossils! No cars allowed on the island which will be refreshing. We aren't cycling to the top of that hill...800m. 

Having a great time! How could we not?